Windows 10: Does typing "wininit" into powershell damage your computer?

I am looking to create a manual BSOD from the command line as I have no Right control nor scroll lock key to trigger "INITIATED_MANUAL_CRASH". I was curious whether the "wininit" + powershell solution will harm or corrupt my computer in any way. What actually happens when I type wininit to generate the crash? Will it have any lasting effects on my computer?

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PowerShell randomly poping-up in tool bar

Hello,

Just to verify, do you have any scheduled tasks that uses Powershell? Scheduled tasks makes Powershell window appear periodically on your computer, therefore we suggest that you check the Task Scheduler. Here are the steps:

• Click on Start.
• In the search bar, type Task Scheduler and click on
  
  Task Scheduler in the results.
• Under Active Tasks, check for any tasks that use Powershell and the scheduled time.

If the issue still persist, we suggest that you run a Windows Defender scan to see if it will pick up any malware that the first scan missed.

Let us know the outcome.

 

Windows store cache is damaged

Thank you for your prompt response. If Windows Store cache is still damaged, we recommend that you uninstall and reinstall the Windows Store on your computer.

To uninstall Windows Store:

• Click Start, and then type Windows PowerShell on
  the search box.
• Right-click, and then select Run as administrator.
• Type the following command to uninstall Windows Store:Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage
• Hit Enter.

After uninstalling Windows Store, restart your computer.

To reinstall Windows Store:

• Click Start, and then type Windows PowerShell on
  the search box.
• Right-click, and then select Run as administrator.
• Type the following command : Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
• Hit Enter.
  

Keep us updated with the results after performing the steps above.

 

PowerShell instead of Commandline in Creators Update

Interestingly enough my personal laptop just got the update...and still has Command Prompt listed, not PowerShell...

Edit: Not that it matters...I use both regularly. *Toast :toast: